🎉 14 February 2026 · Kathonzweni, Kenya

The Official Launch of Books & Beyond

Two young founders. One community. A library transformed — and a movement born.

The Speeches 📰 Daily Nation Feature 📸 Gallery

📰 Featured in the Press

In the Daily Nation Kenya

Pages 41–42 · 19 February 2026 — the day Kenya's national newspaper told our story to the world.

Daily Nation Kenya — Books & Beyond feature, page 41

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Daily Nation Kenya — Books & Beyond feature, page 42

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Books & Beyond was featured across two full pages of Kenya's most-read national newspaper — a testament to the scale of impact achieved by Surina and Keisha's work.

📢 The Speeches

On launch day, Surina and Keisha addressed their community, their school, and everyone who made this possible. Watch them here.

Watch Full Launch on YouTube

Surina

Co-Founder, Books & Beyond

Keisha

Co-Founder, Books & Beyond

📸 Launch Day Gallery

Every photo tells part of the story. Click any image to view full size.

🤝 Who Was There

The launch brought together students, families, dignitaries, and champions of education from across the region.

Guest of Honour

Dignitaries & Officials

School Leadership

Teachers & Headmaster

Our Partners

B&B Supporters

Students

HGM Kathonzweni Pupils

Community

Families & Neighbours

Press & Media

Daily Nation Kenya

Community members from Kathonzweni turned out in force to celebrate the transformation of their school library.

Guests included school leadership, local government representatives, Books & Beyond partners, and many of the students who will now have access to a fully-equipped reading space.

Full event description coming soon.

📊 By The Numbers

One day. One community. Numbers that tell a story.

Pages in Daily Nation Kenya

Phase 2 Schools Planned

Library Fully Transformed

Launch day attendance figures coming soon.